"Yeah well, they are not too bright either and perhaps something just ticked em off, or more likely ticked off their leader. It is hard say, still I am sure this will get looked in..." Tomo stops before completing his statement and pauses for a moment as if thinking, "However, another thing just occurred to me, how did they get into town and surprise everyone, that does not sound right, so maybe there is something to what you are saying."
"And some know how to speak Taldane", Darius growls. "So maybe we should stop the speculation until these goblins are securely in the sheriff's hands."
Wyssal decide Darius is a drag.
Larry reaches into his belt pouch and pulls out his whetstone and starts scraping along the edge of his sword. He can work on a better edge later. "Good point Darius. But just in case one of these gobbers gets an idea in his head to run before we get them to the sheriff.... Well, I'll just have to separate that idea, and the head from the body!" He grins at the goblins as the stone scrapes along the blade again.
"You know They surrendered and seem to seek something better than the home they had. Let them face the consequences. Then repent, if not then they face swifter justice, not only by those they wronged but by those they were once apart of." Dagny begins to say as they walked.
'The tribe which they came will not see goblins bereft of loot, weapons and armor. Nor even a scrap of food. No they will be seen as cowards or worse. Still here on the way to the Sheriff is hope. They can cooperate and find a way to repentance." She giggled.
"Maybe even salvation and conversion to the Brilliant light of Sarenrae!" Dagny said with gusto. she then blushed.
"Sorry, You asked me a question, and well...um...no, I do go there but I am staying and working elsewhere as a cook and in house healer." She said looking down her face beat red trying to hopefully shake off the question.
"Ah okay fair enough," he says to Dagny's full series of statements, and continues with, "your optomism is nice. Although I cannot say I fully share it. Oh and no need to be embarassed about where you work not everyone is of noble lineage, I too work at several places within town. Nothing grand but each is functional. So your a cook and healer, where at might I ask?"
The goblins don't dare to say a single comment as they're escorted to Sheriff Hemlock. The sheriff is currently assisting an elderly man who took a nasty fall and has trouble standing. As he sees the others, he sighs, "Well, thankfully the casualties are low. Wish it was zero, but there was only so much..." He paused seeing the two goblins cowering. "What is this?" the man asks, looking at Darius in particular.
"The Pixie's kitten" she says looking down and blushing even more.
"Kaye is an old friend to my Master's Party. She is giving me lodging and some coins for preparing food and healing the employees" She says shyly.
"Goblin prisoners, Sheriff", Darius states. "I figured the jailhouse will be the best place to keep and interrogate them."
The aasimar looked around. "The quicker we get this lot off the streets, the better chance they have intel to give us, Sir."
"Yeah, Sorry if you weren't wanting prisoners. These rats kind of surrendered when I took the head off their leader."
To Dagny's statement Tomo replies, "Ah... Kaye. Yes, I know of her, not that I have ever been there but I have heard of her and her business. Nice to know you are helping out where you can."
'Yeah...Its interesting" She says not making eye contact.
"Sheriff, these goblins were given the chance to surrender and chose it. I offered a chance for them to seek redemption and possible mercy should they cooperate" She says standing shorter than every one but Wyssal.
"Goblin prisoners, Sheriff", Darius states. "I figured the jailhouse will be the best place to keep and interrogate them."
The aasimar looked around. "The quicker we get this lot off the streets, the better chance they have intel to give us, Sir."
The sheriff doesn't seem all too pleased that the party has sparred a couple of goblins, but he nods in understanding of getting some information. "Take them to the back cellar. Let's make it clear that they can't escape."
Once the goblin were secured, Darius gathered the people who fought alongside him.
"Sheriff wants us to keep our handling of the goblins a secret. Don't brag or expound on the capture", the aasimar said in a whispered tone.
Larry sheaths his sword once the goblins are taken away.
After Darius gathers them together for the quiet instructions he gazes off in the distance for a moment He's obviously thinking. After a moment he nods. "OK. We just killed them. We can be heroes for the town. But we better be ready once they add the giants to the attack."
"I see. We will delay such things." She says as she takes off her helm to reveal her long blonde locks.
Darius blinked to see Dagny's beauty more clearly. "Um, thank you. For your consideration."
"Are you feeling okay your face changed? Wait is it my hair! is there something in it?" She says as she begins to touch her hair worried.
Tomo looks at Dagny and says, "No nothing in your hair, the helmet did not do it wonders but...", he reaches his hands towards Dagny's hair "if you will allow me I can fix that." then pauses for an okay. Upon getting the okay he performs a Prestidigation that not only arrays her hair more nicely but completely cleans and dries it of swet and dirt. "Yes, there much nicer."
Wyssal lets the humans do there scheming and plotting around keeping the captured goblins quiet. Humans are a rather violent and bloodthirsty lot in her experience, so she supposes it makes sense to do so.
"So... are we finished? What happens now? Do we just go?"
"Oh I must have had sauce in my hair, I made a brown butter reduction with a dash of clove and pepper for a nice eggy loaf and greens. With the bouncers getting some sausage, eggs and potatoes. It was probably that." She says as she touches her hair and smiles.
'Thanks. I owe you a meal." She says with a big smile showing her dimples. She was petite but also heavy laden with weapons and gear.
Darius makes a small smile, seeing his goddess's word in the cleric's speech. "No. The helm, though important, hid your attractive features while in use. That is all."
Noticing the connection between Darius and Dagny Larry starts to open his mouth to tease the pair.... But suddenly has an attack of maturity and closes his mouth on the comments. He can still think them though.... He glances over at the cute halfling and winks while pointing at the pair.
"What do we do now? The attack is over. We're all alive and mostly well. I think we should all go back to the Rusty Dragon and raise a celebratory flagon in honor of the victory that the Gods gave us." His voice gets quiet and he adds, "And buy one for the fallen as well. Not everyone was so blessed."
"Okay, but Im not attractive." she says as a flat statement blinks and then nods.
" I could go for a quick Bite Kaye will want me back soon, its getting to the midday lull and the ladies need to eat up and reclaim there stamina!" she says excited about cooking.
Wyssal stands and watches Darius and Dagny do... whatever they're doing, flirting? The poor tadpoles need some help! while she smiles to herself. At a couple of points she puts her hand over her mouth and fakes a cough so she can stifle too large a grin. She's going to have so much tea to spill when sees her friend Odette later!
Wyssal takes up Larry's cause. They've been standing around in the depressing garrison building long enough.
"Yes! I'm pretty sure I heard the sheriff whisper the word 'heroes' in reference to us. That deserves a drink."
To the offer of a meal Tomo nods to Dagny, "It is a deal, just let me when and where."
Tomo responds to the aspect of going for drinks with, "Well I would love to join you all for drinks, but I do have my work that needs tending to. Hero or not, that work is not getting done if I ignore it. See you all around town or drop by Hannah's or the Bottled Solutions if you want to look me up." Tomo heads off to check on Nisk prior heading to his aunt place.
"If you will all excuse me", the aasimar coughed. "I shall go give my regards to the Vinters, check on the cathedral, and check in with my family. Good day."
Larry looks around as several of the group excuse themselves to leave. So much for continuing the fun.... "Well, I only said a drink, one!, and maybe a bite to eat. This is still the day of the festival so it might still be free...."
He nods to Wyssal, "Shall we?"
"Oh I guess I'll finish up here and head to the Pixie and get ready for the next big shift. Maybe something light like a chicken soup and bread. Ill be filling and not to hard so when they are in the...yeah. Well if you need me just ask for me at the Pixie's Kitten!" She says as she curtsies and heads to the Kitten.
The Sheriff agrees to hold the goblins for the night, and get some answers tomorrow.
The festival is truly over-the stands are left as they are (whichever ones weren’t toppled in the chaos), and everyone’s mood has been ruined. Carrying the wrapped body of his son, Ven Vinder holds a permanent snarl as he and his family walk slowly to the cathedral.
Larry suddenly feels a hand pat on his shoulder, and looks down to see Ameiko smiling at him. “What you and your friends did today was remarkable. Dinner for you and your friends is on the house for the next week. And if any of you need a place to stay, you know where to find me, no charge.”
The paladin stands by conflicted. Darius wants to stay with The Vinders, but has not heard anything about the Deverin household. With honesty, the shelynite is scared to find out. Regardless, Darius makes a solemn walk up to Deverin Manor, praying to The Eternal Rose for good news.
Larry turns to Ameiko, smiling. "Thanks! I'll let them know. Wyssal and I were just coming over for a drink." His eyes go distant for a moment as he thinks and his smile fades. "Not remarkable enough though. People were hurt, and some even killed. This was supposed to be a day to celebrate."
Wyssal can't help but conclude the people she's found herself with are, for the most part, quite odd. After agreeing to go for a celebratory drink, apparently without any reluctance, they all wander off in different directions.
"Huh. Did I miss something? she comments to Larry. "They did say they were coming right? Or was did they mean yes on principle? Sort of like 'you go you! That's a capital idea for you, but not for me. Goodbye'"
"Anyway Larry, it looks like it's just us. And it looks like our destination is the Rusty Dragon, because free is the best price. Shall we be on out way? I'm thirsty."
Larry nods at Wyssal's words. "I think they said they would join us later. Taking care of personal things first...."
He turns with a smile, "But you and I can go and hold a table for them. Let's walk while we talk." He does watch and keep his pace matching Wyssal's with obvious acknowledgement of her shorter stride. "I have my room still at my folks home, and I work loading and guarding wagons back and forth to Magnamar. But today is a day off for the Festival. The Festival was ruined by the goblin's attack. But I doubt they've got any wagons loading up today."
"So my 'personal things' today would be enjoying the company of a pretty lady. How's that sound?"
Ameiko sighs, “It is sad that lives were lost. But thanks to your efforts, many were saved Anyone who holds the losses against you or your friends are just selfish and stupid.” She joins the walk, but lets Larry and Wyssal have their own conversation.
When Tomodai heads to the Bottled Solutions, he sees a few guards walking away with crates full of alchemical potions. The elf sees Nisk Tander franctically searching for more ingredients, and when the half elf sees the arcanist he almost gives a shout.
The trip back to Deverin Manor felt longer than usual. Darius couldn’t tell if he was exhausted fighting the goblins or the adrenaline from the surprise raid had finally faded. Many townsfolk he passed praised him for his heroics, but a few-primarily those who openly supported Scarnetti more than his aunt-give him some ugly glares. Needless to say, it seems like the majority of the town was grateful.
Once he made it home, he saw his parents tending to a wound his oldest brother Sorin took-a pretty good gash was across his arm, but his mother was taking the steps to stitch it up, as his father made sure Sorin didn’t jump too much.
“Darius!” little Codrin yelled, running to give his big brother a hug. His other brothers, Vali and Garridan, also ran up to check on him. Coming behind him was his Aunt Kendra.
“Are you alright?” Kendra asked her nephew as everyone walked to the front porch. Darius could see a clear scratch on his aunt’s forehead-about four inches long, and slanted downwards towards her left eye. She seemed to have noticed and chuckled, “Don’t worry, it’s just a scratch. It’ll fade away soon.”
Once Dagny entered the local brothel, she soon discovered something surprising-business would not be conducted tonight.
“Sorry, Dagny,” Kaye Tesarani, the brothel’s owner, said, “Everyone’s left to be with friends and family tonight, after all that’s happened. Thank the Gods you’re alright though-I saw you running in to kick ass, but got pushed away by guards before I could see the fight. I was worried about you, never really pegged you for a fighter.”
Tomo responds to Nisk with a nod and replies,
and then sets his gear aside in order to free up his hands for the work that needs to be done. It seems helping the town was not quite over for him and he just hoped his aunt was okay as her place was still a fairly good distance from here and Nisk and the town needed him here. Plus she had plenty of friends to check in on her and she was quite capable as well.
“Darius!” little Codrin yelled, running to give his big brother a hug. His other brothers, Vali and Garridan, also ran up to check on him. Coming behind him was his Aunt Kendra.
“Are you alright?” Kendra asked her nephew as everyone walked to the front porch. Darius could see a clear scratch on his aunt’s forehead-about four inches long, and slanted downwards towards her left eye. She seemed to have noticed and chuckled, “Don’t worry, it’s just a scratch. It’ll fade away soon.”
Darius accepts the hugs, but winces. "In truth, I did get a nasty slash across my chest from a goblin blade, but hopefully with a good night's sleep, I'll be alright."
"Oh, I..." Dagny gets a bit nervous and blushes.
"My master and the party I apprenticed with taught me many things. Fighting is one, though aside some divine miracles of Sarenrae I need more practice." She says slightly gaining confidence.
"I did meet some people who I helped. The first aside form you and well the family here" She says as she giggles.
"It was nice, One even told me I had something in my hair! He was shocked enough to say something when I took my helmet off. Tomo fixed it though!" She began to ramble as she then looked to Katy.
"Did you still want me to cook something for you? Or is it safe for me to meet up with the rest of the people I helped at the Dragon!" She says with a smile excited to meet with others and maybe recapture the magic she had as a hireling of the Lucky Lads.
The goblin attack and aftermath had been a real shock for Wyssal, but buoyed by Ameiko's praise and and Larry's turn toward being rather charming to her, Wyssal rapidly puts it behind her.
"Why are you trying to flatter me gentle sir?" Wyssal asks Larry, taking on an over the top genteel accent jokingly.
"You devil! Give me more!" she adds with a laugh.
Settling in at a table, Wyssal orders a whole big ale.
Larry gives a wide grin at Wyssal's fun response. He stands and gives his best imitation of a gentleman's bow with the tip of an imaginary top hat. "But my lady, it isn't flattery when it is but the truth. And truly you are the Goddess of Beauty! None could possibly compare. You would take over any stage that you set foot on, only upsetting any woman that didn't totally trust her man!"
He tips his mug a bit more than he should, accidentally? allowing a little bit of the ale to spill down his cheek. "Ah! Your beauty even distracts a follower of the Lucky Drunk to spill his ale! Sacrilege!!!"
Nisk looks at Tomodai and says exhaustedly,
Once he gets seated, his mother goes to tend to his wound with a little stitching. "You have no idea how angry I am that you ran into danger like that...yet so proud of you for defending the town like that. If Sandpoint needed proof you're a Deverin, you showed it today."
"Oh, no, I'm alright," Katy says, "You go enjoy the night with your friends. I got...plans of my own tonight."
"Careful now, Larry," Ameiko says teasingly as she hands Wyssal a big glass of ale, "Courting is allowed in my tavern, but any and all messes made are your responsibility." She gives Wyssal a little wink and says, "You two need anything else, just holler for me." before heading off to serve more customers.
Tomo sets to work doing what he is capable of doing, mostly preparing the various ingredients and preliminary mixtures so that Nisk could more quickly complete the process.
Larry grins at Ameiko’s words and replies, ”Ameiko! Courting? Look at that purty baby face!” He smiles at Wyssal but she notices that he isn’t just looking at her face…. ”You know many of the folk in this town don’t know the little people that well! If we were courtin, half the lasses and most of the mothers would be after me with tar and feathers, or pitchforks for abusin a child!” He wipes the little bit of spilled ale with his shirt sleeve. ”Besides, I’m more than four times her size and nothin’ special to look at. She can’t be interested in me unless she needs a meat shield!” The grin on his face lets Wyssal know that he probably knows anyone within range of his voice, and that he’s enjoying the audience. ”Could we get some stew and bread? My stomach’s not empty, but I should have a good base for drinking, later….”
"Thank you, Mother", Darius winced as the last stitch was put in place. "Great work."
The paladin looks around. "Um, some of the people I fought with will likely be meeting back up at The Rusty Dragon. I'm sure Larry is still there. So..I'll likely be later coming home. Or I might just sleep it off at the Dragon."
"The battle put fire in my celestial blood", the aasimar tried to explain. "I don't feel like resting at home right now."
"OH! I yes, Well if you want snacks I still have the Cream and Jelly donuts in the kitchen. So...I will...um...yeah" Dagny says a bit embrassed as she thought about the Sheriff and Katy.
"I'll go meet my new...yeah" Dagny says as she curtsys and then heads out her face bright red due to her brain overworked from the thought.
So she made her way to the Rusty Dragon and stepped in. Once in she looks for Wyssal and Lawrence. Finding them she goes over her face still a bit hot.
"Um...Hi they...I...can I sit and get a drink, cause I need a drink" She says sitting and trying to push the thoughts out of her mind.
You managed to help make enough potions for the Church, and a few leftovers for the shop. Nisk sighs,
Darius's parents smiled, and his father patted him on the shoulder. "Go on and enjoy the night with your friends. You deserve it. Just don't stay out too late, or drink too much."
Another barrista-a half orc woman-takes Dagny's order and rushes to get her an ale. "Here ya go," the waitress said, not questioning why Dagny's face is redder than a tomato.
"Oh thank you" Dagny says as she takes a drink then look at the two.
"Sorry, Ms. Kaye is planning to entertain someone personally tonight...And that is beyond me" She says taking another drink and looking down.
"Though I did see my jelly and cream filled donuts were still good to eat. So...that was a success" She says looking down at the cup.
Larry looks up when he hears Dagny's voice, and sighs when she sits down. That probably meant that the others would be there soon. "So it's time to get a party started. Darius will probably be back soon." He raises his mug looking around for a waitress, "And I could use a refill as well. Tonight we celebrate for we all survived the fight!"
"Jelly and cream filled donuts? But you didn't bring any? Not even a taste!?!"
The aasimar went upstairs to his room, and changed out of his battle-damaged clothes into a fresh navy-blue outfit. After a short prayer of thanks to Shelyn, Darius made his way back down in Sandpoint and into The Rusty Dragon.
"Are there doughnuts available?" Darius inquired hopefully.
'I didn't think to grab any I just turn and ran outta there. Ms. Kaye entertaining is TOO MUCH for me." She says as she takes a drink.
"Goblins, rats, zombies, and other creatures I can handle. But the Pixie Kitten and the Girls are a bit much. The touching kissing..." She blushes as she looks into her cup still in her gear, helmet on as she felt very very uncomfortable.
"But yeah I can make them on the road too. Infact I was taught how to make them by one of the Lucky Lads, Anton Merrywether a halfling with the most amazing palet!" She says with a smile a bit more sure of herself.
"Its why I came to Sandpoint, was to perfect my cooking skills as well as grow stronger in my connection with the Everlight"She giggles and then nods.
'I promise if I can tomorrow morning I shall make some more Donuts, the girls like them. I can also make meat pies and other travel appropriate foods." a warm voice came from her one of boasting as she looks at her cup and takes another drink.